Kamloops resident saves four lives through organ donation after his death

Beau Wargovcsik, a 23-year-old Kamloops resident, died last year and became a deceased organ donor who helped save four people; 2025 was a record year in B.C. with 575 transplants from 232 donors.

Beau Wargovcsik, a 23-year-old Kamloops resident, died last year and helped save four people through organ donation after his death. His mother said the choice to donate reflected how he lived and made consenting to donation easier when doctors asked. Beau was adopted at age two, was proud of his Métis heritage, and took part in sports, arts and community activities while working with the Métis Youth Council and People in Motion. Weeks before his collapse he told a family member he wanted to donate his organs. Key details: - Beau was 23 and became a deceased organ donor who helped save four people. - He collapsed after a seizure and was without oxygen for at least 18 minutes; doctors determined there was no chance of recovery and family consented after learning of his earlier wish. - He was adopted at two, was Métis, and took part in sports, art and community programs; he also had fetal alcohol syndrome and a later diagnosis of schizophrenia. - His mother said his generosity and caring made the decision to donate clear to the family. - Provincial figures show 2025 was a record year in B.C. with 575 transplants from 232 donors, including 146 deceased donors. Summary: Beau's organ donation directly helped four people and is part of a larger increase in transplant activity in B.C. in 2025. His family said his generosity guided their decision and they would like to meet recipients if the recipients wish. Undetermined at this time.